Arthur Sze Joins Library of Congress as Poet

The Library of Congress has a new poet. His name is Arthur Sze, and he is a writer. The library wants to find new leaders, and he will help their goal.

Arthur Sze is 74 years old, and his term starts this fall. He writes poems, and he has won many awards. He will replace Ada Limón, who worked there for three years.

Sze spoke with the news and said he had some worries. He wondered about the job and what he must do. He accepted the job because he wants to help poetry.

Sze wants to give back to poetry because it helped him. He wants to help people grow in many ways. The library has some problems because the previous leader left.

Sze will focus on translation because it is his passion. He likes to read English versions of Chinese poetry. He wants to make poetry easier and help people appreciate it more.